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The Arizona Cardinals running back corps helped define the team’s identity in 2023, especially toward the end of head coach Jonathan Gannon’s first year as head coach. According to Pro Football Focus‘ running back unit rankings, they might have more eyes to open. PFF ranked the Cardinals’ running back group for 2024 as the No. 16 collective in the 32-team league. During the 2023 regular season, the Cardinals ranked fourth in rushing yards with 2,365 yards and ninth in rushing touchdowns with 17.
In 2023, running back James Conner led the team with 1,040 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns despite missing four games due to injury. He earned an 88.4 rushing grade, tallied 1,040 yards and 31 explosive runs, and averaged 0.29 missed tackles forced per attempt and 5.0 yards per carry. The Cardinals also added Trey Benson in the draft, so if Conner repeats his 2023 efficiency with B.
Benson carried for 1,896 yards and 23 touchdowns during his two seasons with the Seminoles after transferring from Oregon. Michael Carter, who averaged 6.8 yards per carry in 22 touches after being signed off the waiver wire, might also see action. Arizona’s roster also includes second-year pro Emari Demercado and veterans DeeJay Dallas and Tony Jones, who could also compete for a roster place in training camp. The San Francisco 49ers finish first in PFF’s running back rankings, followed by the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, and Atlanta Falcons.
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